Osteopathy for all stages of life

adults

Osteopathy is most commonly known for assisting in the treatment of ‘bad backs’, however, it is much broader than this and can help with a wide range of conditions including those such as arthritis and sciatica.

babies & children

Despite the common belief that children are young and flexible enough to have no musculoskeletal imbalances in their body, this is not necessarily true. The reality of this can only be ascertained on professional analysis of the birth history and on clinical observation and examination.

during and after pregnancy

Being pregnant is a unique and powerful life experience, during which your body undergoes immense physical, hormonal and emotional changes. The effects of hormonal softening of ligaments, the position of the growing baby, postural changes and increases in weight can put additional pressure on your joints and muscles of your spine and pelvis.

Testimonials

Guy has worked with many clients and they have all left happy and satisfied. Have a look what Guy’s clients say about him.

I had been suffering with a very loud humming and ringing in my head since early childhood. I had tried various doctors and specialists but no one was able to help me. To compound these issues I developed anxiety as a result of the loud humming. My stress levels have reduced by 80% since seeing Dr Ashburner and I no longer feel anxious as a result of the constant hum as it has all but gone.

Hannah Currier

Having had chronic back problems (including spinal surgery as a teenager), over the years I have undergone numerous types of treatment to alleviate the pain. In addition to providing immediate pain relief, Guy helped me understand and work towards correcting postural habits which exacerbate my back pain. With uncomplicated yet effective exercises and stretches, I am able to keep the number of treatments to a minimum with the ultimate goal of alleviation of structural imbalances linked to my residual problems.

Dr Stacey Prickett

Senior Dance Lecturer

After trying everything a desperate new parent can think off to quieten a screaming child, i took the advice of my cousin and contacted Guy Ashburner. I took my one month old baby for two sessions of paediatric osteopathy and can happily say that she no longer screams from 12pm to 4am every night. Guy helped me to understand that the effects of birth on baby can cause different symptoms due to tension in the bony structures and irritation of underlying membranes and nerves. I noticed that she was much calmer and there was a definite decrease in colic symptoms after the first session and even more after the second. She also had less milk being regurgitated and her sleep improved as well. I can definitely recommend Guy Ashburner to parents who struggle with a colicky baby. I also urge ALL parents to take their babies for osteopathy especially those moms who had assisted deliveries.

Shaamilah Suleman

Medical Doctor

I’ve had trouble with my mid to lower back from primary school days and have had regular massages which would help temporarily but the niggle would always reset itself a couple of days later. The first day I walked out of Guy Ashburner’s office I felt like I was walking on air and I’ve been seeing him for about four months now. Why you may ask? Well, in my line of work, I do a lot of sitting for hours in cars, buses, planes and tranes and my back does take a knock. I find that seeing Guy has helped me to feel much stronger and more comfortable in my frame. My posture is better and I’m not nearly the ball of tension I was when I first walked into Guy’s office.

Zolani

Freshly Ground

I have been seeing Guy Ashburner and having regular Osteopathy sessions my entire posture has improved and I am using my hips and back correctly and it is giving the horses a better and more clear signal which have made them happier in their work. I realised that with me being blocked I was confusing them. My marks have since improved in the competition arena and I am generally more supple throughout my entire body. I would recommend osteopathy to athletes as well as to anyone who would like to improve their general health and well being.

Michelle de Villiers Moreira

Painful tennis Elbow (elbow tendinitis) has been a painful part of my life for almost 11 years, although not a tennis player the repetitive motions whilst decorating 100’s of cakes left me often in tremendous pain.
I tried everything from braces, cortisone injections, Chinese massages and every over the counter product available.
It became chronic and felt like an enormous bruise from my hand to the right side of my body – and then remarkably after only ONE session with Dr Guy Ashburner – it just disappeared.
To be pain free is so life changing. Thanks so much.

Mari-Louis Guy

I have long suffered with upper back and neck pain secondary to poor posture and tension, and with a busy schedule, it’s so much easier convenient to take anti-inflammatories and analgesics then it is to actually deal with the problem. I had tried massage, Acupuncture and Acupressure, with little or short lived success. I stumbled across Osteopathy rather serendipitously while trying to find a chiropractor. After the first treatment by Dr Ashburner I had immediate and lasting relief. I also tried some of the posture exercises he advised and that helped as well. Osteopathy is my first choice when it comes to musculo-skeletal problems.

Dr Rabiah Kamedien MD

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Call on 021 715 9999 or alternatively, if you have any questions please contact us on guy.ashburner@gmail.com

From our blog

Dr Guy Ashburner osteopath Cape Town, offers a complete package of care from pain relief to prevention of long-term recurrence of symptoms. Furthermore, advice is provided on injury prevention and postural education through personalized exercise, ergonomic and lifestyle advice. Osteopathy Cape Town is committed to keeping you and your family in good health.

“Osteopathy is based on the perfection of Nature’s work. When all parts of the human body are in line we have health. When they are not the effect is disease.” Dr.A.T. Still - Osteopathy Research and Practice
Whether due to allergies or chronic issues, such as asthma, bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing issues can reduce patients’ quality of life. There are different causes and reasons for breathing problems.

After 10 years of chronic pain and having exhausted all types of medical practitioners and chronic pain meds, it has taken just 2 months of visits to Guy to get me to a very place. A few more and I’ll be ready to take on the world again! Thank you Guy for giving me chance to see the light at the end of a dark tunnel. Fyrne Goveia

“The problem of antimicrobial resistance is here to stay because the natural adaptive response of microorganisms is to develop resistance. New approaches must be developed to enhance antimicrobial stewardship. The evidence indicates that adjunctive OMT can enhance the human immune system, shorten the duration of antibiotic therapy, and improve outcomes”
Noll (2016) The Potential of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Narrative Review Donald R. Noll, DO. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association September 2016 | Vol 116 | No.

I haven’t taken antibiotics for 4 years now that I see Dr Ashburner for sinus and other problems. It feels so good to fix issues without having to take medicine.
Tony Romer-Lee
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About us

Dr Guy Ashburner - BSc(Hons)Ost(U.K.), D.P.O.(U.K)Is a registered osteopath who emigrated from the United Kingdom to Cape Town in 2006. Guy established his Constantia practice in 2006. Osteopathy Cape Town embraces holistic osteopathic principles with focused rehabilitation for people of all ages.